NEW CASTLE, Del. — A Clifton man jumped to his death from the Delaware Memorial Bridge Tuesday evening, authorities have confirmed.

Delaware River and Bay Authority police officers responded to the westbound span of the bridge for a report of a suicide around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival, officers found a white Toyota Camry with New Jersey plates parked in the far right lane, officials said.

Because of evidence found in the vehicle and information received from independent witnesses, it was determined that a male driver from Clifton had parked his vehicle on the span, walked to the catwalk, and jumped into the river, according to authorities.

Approximately 20 minutes later, the body of the victim was recovered by fire rescue personnel and transported to Wilmington Hospital.